Another Day for Optimism

Sometimes a bird's eye point of view is the only helpful point of view to avoid getting caught in the middle of other people's conflicts. There can be two opposing views and yet when one examines the 'drama' it's simply two different experiences. And how can you compare experiences except to learn something from one another?

As in the Meghan and Prince Harry interview. They shared their experiences and revealed some of the limitations of the Royal household and institution that they found hurtful and unhelpful. And that's their journey. Obviously, his brother and dad who're in line to become King have to live in a different world where freedom is restricted but where one benefits from an extremely privileged life. Never having to worry about food, shelter or clothing. Meeting with dignities from all over the world. Not having to earn respect but welcomed due to one's position.

So why take sides? Life is a process and we're only learning as we live. Looking back all of us have situations where we would re-act differently today, would make wiser choices if we knew what we now know. As human beings we all entitled to live our lives according to what we believe is best for us and those we love. But even then we might inadvertently hurt each other's feelings due to misunderstandings or different priorities.

And so conflict is part of living and learning and the question is not how other people need to change but how I can live my life with the most purpose and love and having the courage to do so.